Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials

Graphene & 2D Materials

Graphene is an allotrope of carbon in the form of a two-dimensional, atomic-scale, hexagonal lattices in which one atom form each vertex. It is the basic structural element of other allotropes, including graphite, charcoal, carbon nanotubes and fullerenes. It can be considered as an indefinitely large aromatic molecule, the ultimate case of the family of flat polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Graphene and 2D materials represent a revolutionary class of materials that have garnered immense interest and excitement in the scientific community. At the forefront of nanotechnology, graphene is a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a two-dimensional honeycomb lattice. Its remarkable properties, including exceptional strength, conductivity, flexibility, and transparency, make it a standout material with a wide range of potential applications.